Capitalist Culture

Capitalist Culture

Welcome to Capitalist Culture, the podcast where we dive deep into the heart of what makes our economy thrive—free-market enterprise, entrepreneurship, and the unwavering belief in the freedom to invest and build.

Reviews

Great Show

"Great concept. Interested to see future episodes."

Lara | May 27, 2024

Great business podcast

"Such a great conversation between two hardworking and intelligent men. I learned a lot more about what it means to be close to entrepreneurs but not be one and realized that if you work hard enough y…"

Kip Knippel | May 27, 2024

Making Capitalism and Patriotism Good Words Again

"Remember when it was a good thing to be proud of being an American? Remember the dreams of starting your own business and building something for you, your family and your community was something…"

Josh Wilson | May 27, 2024

Capitalist Culture

"I enjoyed it very much .. listening to a leader in business who invests in people above all else… so refreshing to hear … he gave many invaluable tips to the younger generation … he got ‘ his hands d…"

Sharon Dudley | May 28, 2024

Rock solid!

"Kip brings real life discussion from real life experience, the real stuff.. not the fake internet entrepreneur overnight millionaire BS. Absolutely worth a listen and subscription!"

Jordan Smith | May 28, 2024

Capitalist Culture Podcast

"Kip has a great approach to a subject that is current and pertinent to business today. His ability to thoughtfully interact and develop a deeper understanding is engaging and brings the topic to life."

Gary Rychley | May 28, 2024

New Listener and I already Love It

"Just started to listen to the podcast but I love the insights shared by Kip and his guests!"

Jente | May 28, 2024

Leadership

"A great listen to those who lead a team and for individuals to successfully help lead themselves. Conversations with people that have gone through the trials of the business world and have accomplish…"

Mark | May 28, 2024

Family Offices

"That was an insightful episode. Hearing the stories of wealth creators and their belief in themselves and convictions to give back was inspiring. The need and timing of taking risk seems obvious ye…"

Kevin | May 28, 2024

Another great business podcast

"Kip clearly knows what he is talking about and provides great insights into the family office and venture capital space with the guests he has on."

Kipper Knippel | May 28, 2024

The Most Valuable Investment in Business: Human Capital

"Kip asked great questions and the conversation had a nice flow. Some solid take-aways from Gary's comments!"

Cary Musech | May 30, 2024

Great job Kip!

"Interesting guests!"

Keith Callaway Sr | May 31, 2024

Enables a broader insight into true success.

"Holistic approach and perspective is intriguing and needed. Gets to the needed wisdom behind an entrepreneur’s drive, and creates an opportunity to learn not only about the pathway to financial succ…"

Bill F. | June 2, 2024

Amazing podcast!

"I’ve been loving this podcast so far and think it is exactly what we need more of in today’s society. Looking forward to more episodes!!"

Brielle | June 6, 2024

Revolutionary Approach to Agriculture Investment

"Loved it. I have done extensive reading on regenerative farming. I loved the podcast. Nice Job!"

Steve Harstad | June 6, 2024

Amazing

"Amazing podcast. Love love love it !"

Olivier | June 6, 2024

Expert advice

"Amazing human, goes above beyond to provide value, tune in to grow and learn from the expert Kip"

Shawn Neels | June 6, 2024

The best

"A fantastic podcast for all business owners and pure capitalists out there!"

Daniel Badre | June 6, 2024

Kip is the MAN!

"Love everything Kip is doing and the mindset he has!"

Mando Sallavanti | June 6, 2024

Relevant Topics

"I enjoy the podcasts as the topics are relevant to what we do everyday. It’s not the genre of work we may do as much as it is being able to understand and see things from a different view."

Colin Harms | June 6, 2024

Love listening

"This is your one stop shop for everything capital culture! Highly recommend. Listen now!"

Charlie adams | June 6, 2024

A great listen

"Insightful and helpful podcast! Great stuff for getting you thinking."

Phil Smith | June 6, 2024

Great conversation

"Great flow and fun to listen to"

Kirk kellus | June 7, 2024

Podcast

"Phenomenal podcast. Great information that needs to be shared with everyone! Great for the entrepreneurs that are starting out as well as for the seasoned and most accomplished."

Jay Menger | June 8, 2024

Great content!

"Useful and relevant content from successful entrepreneurs and businessmen"

Michael B | June 11, 2024

Legacy Impact

"Great Listen! I love stories behind what drives great companies and people to do more. Your voice is always recognizable Kip. Well chosen guests on the first few podcasts."

Chelly Thielke | June 11, 2024

Educationally excellent

"Kip’s inquisitiveness and curiosity gives guests a fantastic forum to story tell. Wonderfully insightful—- entertaining—enlightening!"

Blake Sloan | June 12, 2024

Insightful

"Kip hits the nail on the head regarding keeping points about growing a successful executive team. He is also a seasoned entrepreneur with gems of advice in every episode. I can't wait for the next ep…"

Brian Mayoral | June 12, 2024

Great Perspective

"It’s a podcast that gives great perspective to PE, VCs, and family office leaders and how they have achieved their success. Very much needed in this space and looking forward to see more from this sh…"

Giuseppe Mellone | June 13, 2024

Putting dreams into reality

"This is the Podcast to listen to! If you believe in freedom, self improvement and happiness. If you are not ready to just sit back and wait for the end, use this podcast to keep you informed and moti…"

Robert Powell | June 14, 2024

Fan from South Africa

"I enjoy watching Kip's content across he's social media platforms. I resonate with a lot of the messages he shares and we share the same high performance and outlook in life and look forward to watch…"

Ash Dilrajh | June 14, 2024

Kip ⭐️

"Kip is an authentic leader who provides incredible and genuine content. This podcast is LONG overdue! Thank you for bringing this to life."

Chris | June 15, 2024

Kip- A Leader of Leaders

"Kip provides a wealth of knowledge on building a culture and strong leadership. Not only are his social media posts informative, but his podcast goes into even more detail about family offices and ot…"

Nattikid88 | June 12, 2024

Amazing Listen

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Kip through our entrepreneurship group. He is always willing to share his knowledge with the people who need it. Getting to hear him on his podcast and all the gr…"

Blake Baumgarte | June 15, 2024

CFO behavior

"As a CFO who fills in when the CFO hits the fan - within 2 minutes of meeting his team usually can find out how CFOs fail. If turnover is high in the accounting department problems arise."

Lee Prinkila | June 18, 2024

A Shakespearean adventure into the world of marketing

"Kip is very charming and easy to talk to. For a media guy like me it was easy for me to just go off and pontificate however, most people are not media trained don’t have good media presence, and the…"

Bill Decker | June 18, 2024

To your massive success

"I’ve have had the pleasure of meeting and discussing business with Kip. You will find his interviews and opinions insightful to growing yourself and your business. If you are looking to take the …"

Chris Cook | June 19, 2024

Great Podcast

"Kip does a great job of leading a podcast. He asks short, focused questions and then he listens and allows he listeners to listen while the guest shares their thoughts. Highly recommend this podcast…"

countryman87 | June 18, 2024

Solid Character

"Kip is not only a knowledgeable entrepreneur, but a solid dude. Kip spoke life into a temporary downfall I had experienced in my entrepreneurial career. You can’t ever forget guys like Kip. Kip is a …"

Jken41 | June 20, 2024

Kip is on fire

"A lot of times people put on fake personas for podcasts. I had the fortune to meet Kip before this podcast started a few years ago and I can 100% confirm who he is in the podcasts is exactly who he i…"

Zac | June 22, 2024

Great advice for entrepreneurs!

"I’m a seasoned entrepreneur and the podcasts I tend to listen to are typically about entrepreneurship, leadership, or just topics on how to improve my business. I know Kip from the Arete Syndicate so…"

Clint Jameson | June 23, 2024

Great podcast

"Kip does a great job of asking questions and actually allowing people to answer! He asks questions that gets his guests speaking and engaged."

Rafike Abdo | June 23, 2024

Great business podcast.

"Besides of being a successful businessman himself, Kip brings very accomplished businesspeople’s to share their knowledge. Great podcast for everyone interesting in business and personal growth."

Phil | June 23, 2024

Amazing Content!

"Kip stands behind everything he says, take his word as his bond. I found so much value in his capitalist culture podcast and I look forward to more episodes! Thanks Kip"

Chris Withrow | June 25, 2024

Great business podcast

"Besides of being a successful businessman himself, Kip brings very accomplished businesspeople’s to share their knowledge. Great podcast for everyone interesting in business and personal growth."

PhilO235 | June 24, 2024

Venture Capital

"Loved it. Kip was engaging ,respectful , and asked good question for his audience."

Guy Nohra | June 28, 2024

Great Shows

"Kip is a great guy, his shows should be listened too if you want to up your entrepreneurial game. His guests are regular people. You can easily relate with a lot of them and learn from their experien…"

Gian-Paolo | June 29, 2024

Such a worth while listen!!

"Grateful Kip is able to bring on and extract value from high quality guests from different industries. I love the core values of the show - capitalism, patriotism and servant leadership. Would highly…"

Zach Bailey | June 30, 2024

Recommendation

"Highly recommended for anyone looking to gain insights and practical tips on building and sustaining profitable ventures!"

Jason Cutter | July 2, 2024

Great insights for entrepreneurs!

"I really enjoyed the podcast about how to succeed in today’s market for entrepreneurs. It had great insights and tangible evidence to help be prepared for what may be coming our way. I would recommen…"

Ann Marie Tyrrell | July 8, 2024

Very engaging and very helpful

"I love it. Kip is very knowledgeable and has great guests."

R.C. Rondero de Mosier | July 9, 2024

Great interviewer

"Kip is a great interviewer and really knowledgeable 💪"

Joe Kennedy | July 12, 2024

REAL IS RECOGNIZED BY RESULTS

"Thanks bro!!! Fr fr!! Hey been meaning to tell you, following your content has helped me recruit 17 high performing sales guys over the last 6 months.. ( recruiting isn’t my job but it’s part of i…"

Nick Mora | July 13, 2024

Great information and insights

"Great podcast with a lot of real-world information from insights from people that have proven success. Great questions to get more detail around specific areas to help understand the content better."

Stephen Seidel | July 14, 2024

Great interviewer

"Love the way Kip guides the interview he does a grad job and is very knowledgeable 💪"

Joe.ken711 | July 12, 2024

Several podcasts

"Kip's podcasts are extremely interesting and relevant to almost any industry. The "chats" cover quite diverse topics, such as, small business challenges (financing/human capital/acquisitions), leade…"

Katy Henry | July 15, 2024

Game Changing Thought Leadership

"In a time when we are seeing Podcasts "popping up" everywhere, most only adding to the noise of the internet or constantly pushing products under the guise of information, it is so refreshing to get …"

Travis Baldwin, MBA | July 15, 2024

A Genuine pro for the people !

"I’m am proud to leave this review for Kip. From the first episode I listed to I could tell He is a man of great intention and seek to bring value to us as listeners. It’s profoundly apparent that h…"

Wrychus Wear | July 14, 2024

Great podcast!

"Inspirational and thought provoking! Great material!"

Marian Rogers | July 17, 2024

From the Windows to the Boardroom - The story of a Right Brain Ambassador in the Left Brain World of Business.

"This podcast stems from the care, consideration and easy guidance of Kip Knippel. He allows the guest to tell their story without inserting his or his company’s story. This is what makes it authentic…"

James Damian | July 18, 2024

Kip Knippel blazing the trail for Careers and Capitalism!

"Kip’s podcasts are a great forum for understanding's the world of capitalism, and at the same time determining where in that world your passion lies, and how to go about finding a career in that fiel…"

Dane Anderson | July 21, 2024

Great guys!

"I know Kip and he is always giving out great information and really does care to make a difference. Definitely someone who has earned the right to be listened to. He works hard and makes helping othe…"

LAWSCO. | July 23, 2024

Kip is the man!

"Very knowledgeable and down to earth. No wasted time or wasted dialogue. Great podcast and a great entrepreneur!"

BrittanyRoe | July 23, 2024

Fostering Our Best Upcoming Executives & Entrepreneurs

"Kip has successfully capitalized (pun intended) upon today’s thought leadership across a wide range of industries. For context, I am writing this review after listening to 7 of the 17 episodes curren…"

VH90192 | Aug. 18, 2024

Podcasting done right…

"Other podcasts could take a lesson from Capitalist Culture; this is how podcasts can and should be done. It’s a simple formula, really: get a great guest with a compelling story, then draw out of t…"

jpseipp | Aug. 12, 2024

100% recommend!

"I love how Kip interviews his guests. Definitely a must listen and follow Kip. Always providing insightful content!"

sjmasaya | Aug. 5, 2024

Amazing

"Filled with knowledge and impactful messages"

Matthew Hebert | Sept. 15, 2024

Great longer format discussions about interesting topics!

"Deeply engaging guests. Kip’s curiosity and enthusiasm are infectious."

ben1of7 | Sept. 7, 2024

Amazing listen!

"Kip is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent communicator! Really enjoy this podcast!"

ARM’s Review | Aug. 29, 2024

Excellent show!

"Kip consistently asks the questions that the listeners are thinking. Lots to learn on this show. I highly recommend!"

#LandLife | Aug. 27, 2024

Top Notch

"Kip is very upfront and honest. There are recruiters out there tryin to get rich off of just placing employees but Kip and his team are fully invested in making sure they find the best long term fit…"

Todd Feager | Sept. 24, 2024

Capitalist Culture

"I thought it was great and very intrested to learn more for Kip and all of his associates"

Darcy Laniuk | Sept. 25, 2024

Capitalist Culture

"I thought it was great and very intrested to learn more for Kip and all of his associates"

Darcy Laniuk | Sept. 25, 2024

Love it!!!

"It helps me be a better me!! That’s enough to save the world!!!"

William Valdez | Sept. 26, 2024

The Next Joe Rogan

"While I haven't had the privilege of being interviewed by Joe Rogan, I have had the honor and pleasure of being interviewed by Kip Knippel. What a wonderful experience. Kip is such a pro and I can …"

Grant Johnson | Sept. 27, 2024

CEO

"Kip is a world class leader and a dynamic host. What a truly next level community!"

Jeff Kaye | Sept. 27, 2024

Kip Comes Prepared for His guests/audience

"I listened to the episode with George Goldhoff of Hard Rock Casino. Kip is a very good communicator and digs deep to extract info from his guests. You can tell he puts a lot of preparation into the e…"

Anthony B | Oct. 1, 2024

thoughtful and deep insights from leaders

"I started listening to this podcast and I found that you gain interesting perspective with leadership in a lot of different industries and you are able to really dive into topics."

parul b. | Oct. 2, 2024

LFG!

"Very informative. Very intuitive. Kip gets you a deeper dive into various types of business and leadership. Love this stuff! Keep doing it Kip!!"

CEO of FlyHouse | Oct. 4, 2024

Excellent Resource

"It's an excellent resource filled with engaging discussions and knowledgeable guests. Perfect for anyone seeking insights and inspiration in the business world."

Yurii | Oct. 7, 2024

Excellent questions

"I love the questions that Kips makes to the guest. Definitely an entertaining way to learn!"

Licio | Oct. 7, 2024

Great Podcast

"Great podcast would definitely recommend it."

Kevin Amaral | Oct. 8, 2024

Inspiring

"I watched the video from the venture Capitalist Udit Naik I like Kip's point about becoming comfortable with uncertainty because there are points in entrepreneurship where you could have done everyth…"

Gabe Ross | Oct. 9, 2024

Podcast Review

"Very informative and some very relevant topics with business leaders from different industries. Kip does a great job leading the interview questions & topics to help understand different perspectives…"

Dan Curtin | Oct. 11, 2024

Engaging Conversations with Visionary Leaders

"Kip’s Capitalist Culture podcast is a must-listen for anyone in the investment space. His thoughtful and dynamic approach as an interviewer brings out the best insights from industry leaders. Each ep…"

Bree Luther | Oct. 14, 2024

Love This Show

"I love the grindset for my paycheck, so this helps me get through my day. I love hearing about the successes and struggles of running a business. It's helped inspire me to pursue my CFP and eventuall…"

Grant | Oct. 19, 2024

A human approach

"Great material. My favorite find this far has to be who not how. So many great folks sharing so much wisdom."

Mitch | Oct. 24, 2024

Experience Matters

"Kip’s ability to understand and connect the human dimensions of leadership and teamwork is what sets him apart from the competition. People, Process and Tools/Technology, in that order."

Ryan Bromenschenkel | Oct. 28, 2024

Five stars - Don't miss it!

"Informative, productive, AND motivating. What are you waiting for??? This podscast is packed full of great info. Do yourself a favor - check it out!"

Todd | Oct. 30, 2024

One of the best

"This is one of the best podcasts I have been on. Great dialogue and no script. Great work Kip"

Matt George (The Nonprofit Prophet) | Oct. 31, 2024

Building Empires CPA to Multi -State Powerhouse and Champions of the American Dream

"Hi Kip, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for having me on your podcast, *Capitalist Culture*. It was a fantastic opportunity to share my thoughts on servant leadership, employee deve…"

Cory Gayman | Nov. 12, 2024

Thought-Provoking Exploration of Capitalism's Impact

"The Capitalist Culture podcast is essential listening for anyone looking to understand the nuanced connections between capitalism, leadership, and societal progress. It does a remarkable job presenti…"

Kimberly Aldworth | Nov. 20, 2024

A great listen

"A great podcast to listen to. The guests are interesting and knowledgeable; and the host guides a great conversation"

Ben Reis | Nov. 20, 2024

Great listen

"This is a unique podcast highlighting capitalism, entrepreneurship, and business strategy. The variety of guests and their expertise is excellent. Natural conversations with good insights and a great…"

Josh Tripp | Nov. 25, 2024

Great Listen

"Great conversations on a variety of business topics and industries. Unique guests, nuanced conversations and helpful advice. A good podcast for anyone who wants to listen and learn."

Josh Tripp | Nov. 25, 2024

Kip is the best of "capitalist culture"

"I loved being on the podcast. Kip made me feel like we were just having a morning zoom chat with my colleagues. Great interviewer (meaning he asked insightful and meaningful questions) and most impor…"

Rafe Furst | Nov. 26, 2024

Fascinating Listen

"I just discovered Capitalist Culture, and I started with the episode featuring Mike Ingram. It was really interesting to learn about recent developments in the aviation industry, his experience with …"

Sam Starrett | Dec. 4, 2024

Soooo much amazing info!

"Love hearing the backgrounds of everyone and how they approach investments and business as a whole. I always love hearing the history and how they get started. Great energy and info! Love it!"

Justin Stinson | Dec. 12, 2024

Easy / Fun / Smooth

"Kip made doing the Capitalist Culture podcast easy, fun and smooth. His direction was perfect, and today's event couldn't have been any better. I appreciate having the opportunity and would recomme…"

Rick Brimacomb | Dec. 17, 2024

Fantastic experience

"I was nervous going in...I don't know why as I've spent a large portion of my life in broadcasting. But I felt oddly vulnerable going in...and within seconds it felt as natural as visiting with an ol…"

Chance McClain | Dec. 27, 2024

The critics get enough airtime...

"It's easy to be critical of capitalism, entrepreneurship, and business in general. And yes, we must address issues as they come up. However, we've become too pessimistic. Kip's podcast is a great lis…"

Jason Voiovich | Dec. 31, 2024

Capitalist Culture Podcast Interview with Kevin Jiang

"Kip expertly guided the conversation, balancing personal anecdotes, professional milestones, and broader philosophical discussions, creating a rich and well-rounded narrative. Kip’s clear outline of …"

Kevin Jiang | Dec. 31, 2024

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About the Host

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Kip Knippel

Podcast Host | President & CEO | Retained Executive Headhunter & Recruiter | Leadership Development & Coaching

The large network of relationships Kip has developed within the national business and legal communities, along with his broad technical recruiting expertise, enable him to bring the right resources to help our clients solve their most difficult executive recruiting, talent acquisition, and business challenges.

Kip earned his B.A., cum laude, in English and Communication from St. John’s University and his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law.

Kip is an avid triathlete, marathoner, and fitness & weight training enthusiast.